Pete Davidson Praises the 'Infinitely More Talented' Eddie Murphy: 'Gets What I'm Going Through'

Pete Davidson Praises Eddie Murphy

Pete Davidson expressed deep admiration for his “Saturday Night Live” alum and “The Pickup” co-star Eddie Murphy, calling him “insanely talented” and saying Murphy understands his experiences in the entertainment industry.

Shared Experiences and Personal Connection

Davidson noted their similarities, especially being among the youngest cast members on “Saturday Night Live” and losing their fathers at a young age, which influenced their path into comedy.

“The thing that’s really cool about Eddie is we were both some of the youngest cast members ever. And we just have a lot of similarities in our personal lives too. Our fathers both passed when we were [young], … and it’s why we got into comedy.”

Mutual Understanding in the Industry

He emphasized the value of receiving advice from Murphy, who relates closely to his journey despite having achieved far greater success.

“I’m not by any means saying that I did the same things as him, because he was infinitely more talented and did way more s–t than I did, but it’s nice to just get advice from someone who literally gets what I’m going through. It was really special, and I’m very lucky that I got to have that opportunity.”

Working Together on "The Pickup"

Davidson described working with Murphy on the 2025 comedy “The Pickup” as an incredible experience.

“It’s one of those where, if ten-year-old Pete knew that this would happen, he’d be like, ‘Oh my God.’ It was one of those I couldn’t believe, and I still can’t believe it.”

The film, directed by Tim Story, combined the talents of both actors in a heist comedy released this year.

Author's summary: Pete Davidson highlights the unique bond and guidance from Eddie Murphy, reflecting on shared struggles and the impactful collaboration on their 2025 film.

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TheWrap TheWrap — 2025-11-03

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